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Winter Backpacking – Backup Plan Implemented

A snowy winter backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania.
A snowy winter backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania.

When heading out into the wilderness, one must always plan ahead, study the route and weather predictions, carry the correct gear, and have a back-up plan. Perhaps these rules are never more true than when winter backpacking.  Knowing your the route, the weather, the abilities of your crew, how to properly use your gear and having some survival skills make a fun time out of a potentially dangerous situation. Continue reading Winter Backpacking – Backup Plan Implemented

Delaware Tubing and the 10 Essentials

10 Essentials: Navigation, Sun Protection, Insulation, Illumination, First-Aid, Fire Kit, Repair Kit, Nutrition, Hydration, and Shelter
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This weekend my friends and I camped out at Stokes State Forest in New Jersey, and then went for a 9 mile float down the near by Delaware River.  The weather was great, and wild-life was plentiful, including several bald eagles.

In this video, I discuss some essentials for remaining safe in the outdoors.  These are 10 items that you should always have with you when venturing into the wilderness, no matter how short of a journey you are planning.

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Learn the Art of Backpack Repair

Neccessities of Backpack Repair: Scissors, Cordura, and Seem Grip
Neccessities of Backpack Repair: Scissors, Cordura, and Seem Grip

Most people who chose to partake in backpacking will eventually need to know a thing or two about backpack repair.  Bringing your pack into the local shop for patching up is costly, and isn’t really a practical option while you’re out in the field.  Having a few simple items in your repair kit and a few basic skills in your head can go a long way.

A few weeks ago while out on a day hike, I discovered a small tear forming on the bottom of my pack. It concerned me, so when I got home, I got right to fixing it.

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